Slow out of the gate

In falling behind 10-0 and ultimately losing by 10 runs, the Twins suffered the worst Opening Day loss in franchise history, by margin:

10 runs: 13-3,April 1, 2011at Toronto. Losing pitcher: Carl Pavano

9: 9-0,April 26, 1995at Boston. LP:Scott Erickson

8: 11-3,April 5, 1983vs. Detroit. LP:Brad Havens

8: 8-0,April 5, 1988at N.Y. Yankees. LP:Frank Viola

7: 8-1,April 3, 1984vs. Detroit. LP: Albert Williams